Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Investors say a new US law could crush Australia’s hydrogen superpower dreams.
Air issues block gold
A large Australian gold mine has failed an air quality audit and had its expansion approval revoked.
State creates powerful body
The NSW Government has launched the ‘Reconstruction Authority’, dedicated to natural disaster management.
Wilkie slams coal claims
A federal MP has accused coal exporters of using faked reports on the cleanliness of their coal.
WTO urges hydrogen shift
The World Trade Organisation wants Australia to focus on green hydrogen and cut its coal habit.
NT works on gas change
The Northern Territory government is moving to legalise the sale of fracking exploration gas.
Santos pause continues
Santos' giant Barossa gas project will remain on hold while the Federal Court considers an appeal.
State predicts coal strength
Queensland government analysis suggests demand for the state’s coal will increase.
Study quiets impulsive mice
Australian researchers have made a significant discovery in how the brain influences impulsive behaviour.
WALLABY shows round galaxies
A radio telescope in remote Western Australia is building 3-dimensional maps of galaxies.
FWC blocks lockout
The industrial umpire has stopped a tugboat worker lockout that threatened Australia’s economic activity.
Dam study details risk
A dam safety study says maximum flood events could significantly increase in coming years.
Gene treatments advanced
Personalised, gene-edited immune cells have been used to treat cancer in humans for the first time.
Boat fight threatens shipping
An indefinite lockout of workers could soon bring Australia’s major ports to a halt.
Experts boost critical comms
Western Australian researchers say mirrors could help avoid the need to use radio transmitters in critical communications.
Taxpayers back lithium boost
Australian lithium producer Pilbara Minerals has secured a 10-year debt facility from the Federal Government for the expansion of its Pilgangoora operation in Western Australia.
UN puts eyes on methane
The UN says a new satellite system will be used to track methane emissions from space.
CEFC marks tenth birthday
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has reflected on a decade of Australia’s clean energy transition ...
Digital substation launched
Endeavour Energy has developed a fully digitised electricity substation, potentially saving the company millions.